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Why should I do a Housing & Property Management Assistant Apprenticeship through Runshaw?

An apprenticeship is a real job with training that would allow you to earn while you learn, whilst gaining a nationally recognised qualification. Apprenticeships take between one and five years to complete and cover 1,500 job roles in a wide range of industries.

If you train with Runshaw College, you will be expected to demonstrate motivation, enthusiasm and dedication throughout your apprenticeship, both in the workplace and at the College. To help you do this, Runshaw will provide you with a high level of continual
support to ensure you become fully competent in your field and are employer-ready when you complete this coveted apprenticeship programme. you will also have the same access to all College facilities as our full and part-time students, which includes the College
library. As an apprentice, you will be encouraged to develop the ability to work both individually or as part of a team and achieve the required qualifications in Maths and English should you need to improve your current grade.

This particular course will see you work towards a Housing & Property Management Assistant Apprenticeship Standard consisting of:

Functional Skills - If you do not currently hold Grade 9-4 in English & Maths

What will I learn on the Housing & Property Management Assistant Apprenticeship?

As a housing assistant you could be involved in a number of different roles, probably working for a housing association, council, or ALMO. Your job is likely to involve dealing with customers and the administrative work needed to support the creation and
sustainment of successful tenancies. You could be working in a team dealing with repairs and maintenance, allocations, lettings, neighbourhood management, financial inclusion, anti-social behaviour, care and housing support services, or income collection.

Entry requirements

You will need 4 GCSE passes at Grade 9-3 (or equivalents), including Maths and English.

Please note that individual employers may stipulate higher entry requirements than those stated. The entry requirements stated should therefore be treated as the minimum.

Applicants may also be considered based on alternative qualifications and/or their life/work experience.

You must also be employed and working within a suitable role, in an environment that offers opportunities for you to complete all Level 2 units and working a minimum of 30 hours a week.

Assessment

How will I be assessed?

Continual assessment and review through formative and summative assessments during your apprenticeship. These assessment methods may include completion of assignments, workbooks, reflective accounts, discussions, exams, and observations.

Learners are required to undertake and document 20% off-the-job training for the duration of their apprenticeship.

Once deemed competent in all areas of the standard, the apprentice will then go through independent end point assessment carried out by a government-approved assessment centre.

Financial information

The current hourly Apprenticeship wage for 16-19 year olds is £3.70.

Future opportunities

What progression is available?

This apprenticeship could see you start a career in this sector and offers you the opportunity to study the Level 3 Housing & Property Management Apprenticeship, or other, related courses.

Further information

If you are interested in applying for this apprenticeship or wish to find out more, then please contact the Apprenticeship Team now on 01772 643008 or email
apprenticeships@runshaw.ac.uk.